by Avery Beadle | Aug 6, 2024 | How-To, Hyacinths, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care, Southern States, Specialty, Tulips
Gardening websites, magazines, and influencers often extol the beauty of spring-flowering bulbs in outdoor containers. They are less forthcoming about planting bulbs in containers and how challenging it can be to achieve the lovely plantings they show. What’s so...
by Avery Beadle | Jan 11, 2024 | How-To, Hyacinths, Learn, Planting, Planting & Care, Southern States, Specialty, Tulips
If you live in a warm climate (Zones 7B–8B in the South and Southwest, or most of California), pre-chilled bulbs might be the secret to enjoying a stunning spring bloom. The process is straightforward: Order your bulbs by the end of September and arrange for October...
by Avery Beadle | Aug 31, 2022 | Learn
Your bulbs might seem to disappear during the colder months, but beneath the soil, they’re undergoing a fascinating process that’s important for their growth. Learning how bulbs respond to winter’s chill gives us a peek into the natural cycles that bring those...
by Avery Beadle | May 29, 2021 | Learn
If you live in a mild-winter climate, you’ve probably heard the term “prechilling bulbs.” What exactly does it mean, and do you really need to do it? Here’s everything you need to know to get your bulbs blooming their best. What is meant by “prechilling bulbs”? Most...
